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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.22, 472.12 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.22, 472.12 and 211.16 is: 291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.22 : 472.12 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.22/472.12 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.22x = 472.12 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.22x = 99,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,692.86/342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.31

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