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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.33, 1,197.36 and 221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.33, 1,197.36 and 221.07 is: 331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.33 : 1,197.36 = 221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.33/1,197.36 = 221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.33x = 1,197.36 × 221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.33x = 264,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,700.38/798.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.57

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