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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.81, 474.50 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.81, 474.50 and 211.11 is: 291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.81 : 474.50 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.81/474.50 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.81x = 474.50 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.81x = 100,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,171.70/343.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.36

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