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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.61, 472.83 and 211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.61, 472.83 and 211.69 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.61 : 472.83 = 211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.61/472.83 = 211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.61x = 472.83 × 211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.61x = 100,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,093.38/342.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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