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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.08, 1,252.59 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.08, 1,252.59 and 218.77 is: 328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.08 : 1,252.59 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.08/1,252.59 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.08x = 1,252.59 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.08x = 274,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,032.41/835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.15

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