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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.35, 473.79 and 212.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.35, 473.79 and 212.33 is: 292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.35 : 473.79 = 212.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.35/473.79 = 212.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.35x = 473.79 × 212.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.35x = 100,598.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,598.77/343.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.99

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