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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.37, 1,253.07 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.37, 1,253.07 and 219.04 is: 328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.37 : 1,253.07 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.37/1,253.07 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.37x = 1,253.07 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.37x = 274,472.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,472.45/835.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.56

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