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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.12, 1,197.25 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.12, 1,197.25 and 221.00 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.12 : 1,197.25 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.12/1,197.25 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.12x = 1,197.25 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.12x = 264,585.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,585.16/798.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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