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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.73, 473.06 and 211.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.73, 473.06 and 211.67 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.73 : 473.06 = 211.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.73/473.06 = 211.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.73x = 473.06 × 211.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.73x = 100,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,129.98/342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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