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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.51, 475.32 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.51, 475.32 and 211.59 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.51 : 475.32 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.51/475.32 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.51x = 475.32 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.51x = 100,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,574.74/344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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