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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.34, 1,197.52 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.34, 1,197.52 and 221.22 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.34 : 1,197.52 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.34/1,197.52 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.34x = 1,197.52 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.34x = 264,915.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,915.37/798.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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