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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.36, 1,194.54 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.36, 1,194.54 and 219.28 is: 328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.36 : 1,194.54 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.36/1,194.54 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.36x = 1,194.54 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.36x = 261,938.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,938.73/796.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.92

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