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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.31, 1,196.01 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.31, 1,196.01 and 220.23 is: 330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.31 : 1,196.01 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.31/1,196.01 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.31x = 1,196.01 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.31x = 263,397.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,397.28/797.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.36

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