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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.25, 1,195.89 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.25, 1,195.89 and 220.14 is: 330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.25 : 1,195.89 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.25/1,195.89 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.25x = 1,195.89 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.25x = 263,263.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,263.22/797.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.21

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