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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.67, 1,196.36 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.67, 1,196.36 and 220.41 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.67 : 1,196.36 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.67/1,196.36 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.67x = 1,196.36 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.67x = 263,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,685.77/797.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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