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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.34, 1,194.48 and 219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.34, 1,194.48 and 219.21 is: 328.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.34 : 1,194.48 = 219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.34/1,194.48 = 219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.34x = 1,194.48 × 219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.34x = 261,841.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,841.96/796.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.81

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