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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.57, 472.61 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.57, 472.61 and 211.50 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.57 : 472.61 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.57/472.61 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.57x = 472.61 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.57x = 99,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,955.96/342.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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