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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.45, 472.43 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.45, 472.43 and 211.53 is: 291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.45 : 472.43 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.45/472.43 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.45x = 472.43 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.45x = 99,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,933.12/342.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.82

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