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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.69, 472.80 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.69, 472.80 and 211.74 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.69 : 472.80 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.69/472.80 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.69x = 472.80 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.69x = 100,110.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,110.67/342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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