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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.37, 472.35 and 211.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.37, 472.35 and 211.33 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.37 : 472.35 = 211.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.37/472.35 = 211.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.37x = 472.35 × 211.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.37x = 99,821.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,821.73/342.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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