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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.89, 475.80 and 212.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.89, 475.80 and 212.07 is: 292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.89 : 475.80 = 212.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.89/475.80 = 212.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.89x = 475.80 × 212.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.89x = 100,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,902.91/344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.57

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