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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.31, 475.01 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.31, 475.01 and 211.49 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.31 : 475.01 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.31/475.01 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.31x = 475.01 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.31x = 100,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,459.80/344.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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