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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.05, 1,197.07 and 220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.05, 1,197.07 and 220.93 is: 331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.05 : 1,197.07 = 220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.05/1,197.07 = 220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.05x = 1,197.07 × 220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.05x = 264,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,465.13/798.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.39

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