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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.11, 473.25 and 211.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.11, 473.25 and 211.89 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.11 : 473.25 = 211.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.11/473.25 = 211.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.11x = 473.25 × 211.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.11x = 100,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,274.58/343.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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