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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.48, 1,196.09 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.48, 1,196.09 and 220.22 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.48 : 1,196.09 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.48/1,196.09 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.48x = 1,196.09 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.48x = 263,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,395.86/797.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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