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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 472.63 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 472.63 and 211.44 is: 291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 472.63 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/472.63 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 472.63 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 99,932.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,932.89/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.89

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