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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.02, 1,253.99 and 219.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.02, 1,253.99 and 219.71 is: 329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.02 : 1,253.99 = 219.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.02/1,253.99 = 219.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.02x = 1,253.99 × 219.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.02x = 275,517.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,517.83/836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.56

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