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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.44, 472.48 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.44, 472.48 and 211.22 is: 291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.44 : 472.48 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.44/472.48 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.44x = 472.48 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.44x = 99,797.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,797.23/342.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.43

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