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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.21, 1,197.27 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.21, 1,197.27 and 221.13 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.21 : 1,197.27 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.21/1,197.27 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.21x = 1,197.27 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.21x = 264,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,752.32/798.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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