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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.49, 1,253.25 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.49, 1,253.25 and 219.16 is: 328.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.49 : 1,253.25 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.49/1,253.25 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.49x = 1,253.25 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.49x = 274,662.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,662.27/835.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.74

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