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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.95, 473.40 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.95, 473.40 and 212.04 is: 292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.95 : 473.40 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.95/473.40 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.95x = 473.40 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.95x = 100,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,379.74/342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.70

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