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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.44, 1,197.52 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.44, 1,197.52 and 221.36 is: 332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.44 : 1,197.52 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.44/1,197.52 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.44x = 1,197.52 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.44x = 265,083.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,083.03/798.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.00

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