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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.99, 473.34 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.99, 473.34 and 211.98 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.99 : 473.34 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.99/473.34 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.99x = 473.34 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.99x = 100,338.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,338.61/342.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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