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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.64, 472.91 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.64, 472.91 and 211.66 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.64 : 472.91 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.64/472.91 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.64x = 472.91 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.64x = 100,096.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,096.13/342.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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