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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.58, 1,196.37 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.58, 1,196.37 and 220.44 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.58 : 1,196.37 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.58/1,196.37 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.58x = 1,196.37 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.58x = 263,727.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,727.80/797.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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