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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.77, 473.11 and 211.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.77, 473.11 and 211.89 is: 292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.77 : 473.11 = 211.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.77/473.11 = 211.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.77x = 473.11 × 211.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.77x = 100,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,247.28/342.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.46

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