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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.81, 474.69 and 212.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.81, 474.69 and 212.89 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.81 : 474.69 = 212.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.81/474.69 = 212.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.81x = 474.69 × 212.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.81x = 101,056.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,056.75/343.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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