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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.68, 475.72 and 211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.68, 475.72 and 211.99 is: 292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.68 : 475.72 = 211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.68/475.72 = 211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.68x = 475.72 × 211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.68x = 100,849.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,849.59/344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.59

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