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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.36, 1,196.04 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.36, 1,196.04 and 220.20 is: 330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.36 : 1,196.04 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.36/1,196.04 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.36x = 1,196.04 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.36x = 263,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,368.01/797.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.30

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