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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.07, 1,253.99 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.07, 1,253.99 and 219.78 is: 329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.07 : 1,253.99 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.07/1,253.99 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.07x = 1,253.99 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.07x = 275,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,600.82/836.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.64

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