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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.70, 1,253.58 and 219.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.70, 1,253.58 and 219.47 is: 329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.70 : 1,253.58 = 219.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.70/1,253.58 = 219.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.70x = 1,253.58 × 219.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.70x = 275,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,116.93/835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.21

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