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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 473.28 and 212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 473.28 and 212 is: 292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 473.28 = 212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/473.28 = 212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 473.28 × 212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 100,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,335.36/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.56

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