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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.46, 472.39 and 211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.46, 472.39 and 211.38 is: 291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.46 : 472.39 = 211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.46/472.39 = 211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.46x = 472.39 × 211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.46x = 99,853.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,853.80/342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.58

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