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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.73, 474.38 and 212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.73, 474.38 and 212.72 is: 293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.73 : 474.38 = 212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.73/474.38 = 212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.73x = 474.38 × 212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.73x = 100,906.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,906.68/343.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.57

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