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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 472.59 and 211.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 472.59 and 211.42 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 472.59 = 211.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/472.59 = 211.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 472.59 × 211.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 99,914.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,914.98/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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