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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.26, 1,194.38 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.26, 1,194.38 and 219.12 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.26 : 1,194.38 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.26/1,194.38 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.26x = 1,194.38 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.26x = 261,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,712.55/796.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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