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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797, 1,195.50 and 219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797, 1,195.50 and 219.88 is: 329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797 : 1,195.50 = 219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797/1,195.50 = 219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797x = 1,195.50 × 219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797x = 262,860.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,860.56/797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.81

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