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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.98, 473.30 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.98, 473.30 and 211.98 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.98 : 473.30 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.98/473.30 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.98x = 473.30 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.98x = 100,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,329.07/342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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