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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.14, 1,194.27 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.14, 1,194.27 and 219 is: 328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.14 : 1,194.27 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.14/1,194.27 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.14x = 1,194.27 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.14x = 261,545.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,545.13/796.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.52

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