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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.28, 475.14 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.28, 475.14 and 211.53 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.28 : 475.14 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.28/475.14 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.28x = 475.14 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.28x = 100,506.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,506.36/344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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