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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.93, 473.37 and 212.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.93, 473.37 and 212.07 is: 292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.93 : 473.37 = 212.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.93/473.37 = 212.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.93x = 473.37 × 212.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.93x = 100,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,387.58/342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.73

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