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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.55, 472.47 and 211.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.55, 472.47 and 211.61 is: 291.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.55 : 472.47 = 211.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.55/472.47 = 211.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.55x = 472.47 × 211.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.55x = 99,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,979.38/342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.87

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