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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.12, 1,254.18 and 219.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.12, 1,254.18 and 219.82 is: 329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.12 : 1,254.18 = 219.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.12/1,254.18 = 219.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.12x = 1,254.18 × 219.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.12x = 275,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,693.85/836.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.73

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