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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.17, 1,197.17 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.17, 1,197.17 and 221 is: 331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.17 : 1,197.17 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.17/1,197.17 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.17x = 1,197.17 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.17x = 264,573.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,573.47/798.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.48

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