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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.20, 1,195.71 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.20, 1,195.71 and 220 is: 329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.20 : 1,195.71 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.20/1,195.71 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.20x = 1,195.71 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.20x = 263,056.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,056.20/797.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.98

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