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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 472.32 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 472.32 and 211.32 is: 291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 472.32 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/472.32 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 472.32 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 99,810.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,810.66/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.54

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