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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.89, 474.63 and 212.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.89, 474.63 and 212.91 is: 293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.89 : 474.63 = 212.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.89/474.63 = 212.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.89x = 474.63 × 212.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.89x = 101,053.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,053.47/343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.85

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