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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.76, 1,253.64 and 219.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.76, 1,253.64 and 219.47 is: 329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.76 : 1,253.64 = 219.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.76/1,253.64 = 219.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.76x = 1,253.64 × 219.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.76x = 275,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,130.10/835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.20

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