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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.76, 472.76 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.76, 472.76 and 211.84 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.76 : 472.76 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.76/472.76 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.76x = 472.76 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.76x = 100,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,149.48/342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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