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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 475.14 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 475.14 and 211.51 is: 291.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 475.14 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/475.14 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 475.14 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 100,496.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,496.86/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.94

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