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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.64, 1,194.90 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.64, 1,194.90 and 219.50 is: 329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.64 : 1,194.90 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.64/1,194.90 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.64x = 1,194.90 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.64x = 262,280.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,280.55/796.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.23

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