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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.56, 1,196.28 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.56, 1,196.28 and 220.36 is: 330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.56 : 1,196.28 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.56/1,196.28 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.56x = 1,196.28 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.56x = 263,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,612.26/797.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.52

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