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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.63, 472.85 and 211.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.63, 472.85 and 211.57 is: 291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.63 : 472.85 = 211.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.63/472.85 = 211.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.63x = 472.85 × 211.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.63x = 100,040.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,040.87/342.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.98

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