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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.77, 1,253.69 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.77, 1,253.69 and 219.48 is: 329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.77 : 1,253.69 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.77/1,253.69 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.77x = 1,253.69 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.77x = 275,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,158.78/835.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.23

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