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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.32, 1,194.50 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.32, 1,194.50 and 219.20 is: 328.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.32 : 1,194.50 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.32/1,194.50 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.32x = 1,194.50 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.32x = 261,834.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,834.40/796.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.81

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