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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.94, 1,253.91 and 219.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.94, 1,253.91 and 219.69 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.94 : 1,253.91 = 219.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.94/1,253.91 = 219.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.94x = 1,253.91 × 219.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.94x = 275,471.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,471.49/835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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