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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.80, 473.24 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.80, 473.24 and 211.88 is: 292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.80 : 473.24 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.80/473.24 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.80x = 473.24 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.80x = 100,266.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,266.67/342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.50

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