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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.23, 1,195.69 and 219.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.23, 1,195.69 and 219.97 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.23 : 1,195.69 = 219.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.23/1,195.69 = 219.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.23x = 1,195.69 × 219.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.23x = 263,015.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,015.93/797.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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