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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.39, 472.56 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.39, 472.56 and 211.51 is: 291.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.39 : 472.56 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.39/472.56 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.39x = 472.56 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.39x = 99,951.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,951.17/342.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.92

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