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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.41, 473.92 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.41, 473.92 and 212.49 is: 293.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.41 : 473.92 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.41/473.92 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.41x = 473.92 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.41x = 100,702.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,702.73/343.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.25

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