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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.18, 472.10 and 211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.18, 472.10 and 211.19 is: 291.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.18 : 472.10 = 211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.18/472.10 = 211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.18x = 472.10 × 211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.18x = 99,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,699.38/342.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.37

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