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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.81, 474.40 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.81, 474.40 and 211.02 is: 291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.81 : 474.40 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.81/474.40 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.81x = 474.40 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.81x = 100,107.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,107.89/343.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.17

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