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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.09, 1,254.04 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.09, 1,254.04 and 219.85 is: 329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.09 : 1,254.04 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.09/1,254.04 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.09x = 1,254.04 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.09x = 275,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,695.72/836.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.74

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