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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.47, 472.65 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.47, 472.65 and 211.50 is: 291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.47 : 472.65 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.47/472.65 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.47x = 472.65 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.47x = 99,965.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,965.48/342.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.90

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