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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.14, 473.62 and 212.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.14, 473.62 and 212.07 is: 292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.14 : 473.62 = 212.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.14/473.62 = 212.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.14x = 473.62 × 212.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.14x = 100,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,440.59/343.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.71

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