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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344, 474.58 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344, 474.58 and 211.23 is: 291.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344 : 474.58 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344/474.58 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344x = 474.58 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344x = 100,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,245.53/344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.41

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