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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.95, 474.66 and 211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.95, 474.66 and 211.21 is: 291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.95 : 474.66 = 211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.95/474.66 = 211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.95x = 474.66 × 211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.95x = 100,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,251.75/343.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.48

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