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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.50, 1,196.34 and 220.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.50, 1,196.34 and 220.39 is: 330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.50 : 1,196.34 = 220.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.50/1,196.34 = 220.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.50x = 1,196.34 × 220.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.50x = 263,661.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,661.37/797.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.61

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