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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.87, 474.62 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.87, 474.62 and 211.13 is: 291.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.87 : 474.62 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.87/474.62 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.87x = 474.62 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.87x = 100,207.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,207.05/343.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.41

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