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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.19, 472.25 and 211.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.19, 472.25 and 211.17 is: 291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.19 : 472.25 = 211.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.19/472.25 = 211.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.19x = 472.25 × 211.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.19x = 99,725.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,725.03/342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.43

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