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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.94, 474.36 and 212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.94, 474.36 and 212.90 is: 293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.94 : 474.36 = 212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.94/474.36 = 212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.94x = 474.36 × 212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.94x = 100,991.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,991.24/343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.63

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