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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.19, 1,315.76 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.19, 1,315.76 and 219.06 is: 328.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.19 : 1,315.76 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.19/1,315.76 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.19x = 1,315.76 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.19x = 288,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,230.39/877.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.58

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