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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.65, 472.95 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.65, 472.95 and 211.70 is: 292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.65 : 472.95 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.65/472.95 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.65x = 472.95 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.65x = 100,121.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,121.15/342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.20

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