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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.58, 474.16 and 212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.58, 474.16 and 212.59 is: 293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.58 : 474.16 = 212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.58/474.16 = 212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.58x = 474.16 × 212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.58x = 100,801.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,801.67/343.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.39

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