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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.58, 475.40 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.58, 475.40 and 211.70 is: 292.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.58 : 475.40 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.58/475.40 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.58x = 475.40 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.58x = 100,638.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,638.74/344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.06

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