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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.21, 472.19 and 292.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.21, 472.19 and 292.61 is: 403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.21 : 472.19 = 292.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.21/472.19 = 292.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.21x = 472.19 × 292.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.21x = 138,163.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,163.69/342.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.74

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