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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.54, 474.06 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.54, 474.06 and 212.50 is: 293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.54 : 474.06 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.54/474.06 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.54x = 474.06 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.54x = 100,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,737.75/343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.23

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