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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.04, 1,253.96 and 219.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.04, 1,253.96 and 219.75 is: 329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.04 : 1,253.96 = 219.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.04/1,253.96 = 219.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.04x = 1,253.96 × 219.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.04x = 275,556.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,556.61/836.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.60

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