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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.22, 1,195.88 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.22, 1,195.88 and 212.22 is: 318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.22 : 1,195.88 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.22/1,195.88 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.22x = 1,195.88 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.22x = 253,789.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,789.65/797.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.34

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