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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.35, 1,253.03 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.35, 1,253.03 and 219.06 is: 328.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.35 : 1,253.03 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.35/1,253.03 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.35x = 1,253.03 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.35x = 274,488.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,488.75/835.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.59

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