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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.59, 1,197.90 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.59, 1,197.90 and 221.46 is: 332.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.59 : 1,197.90 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.59/1,197.90 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.59x = 1,197.90 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.59x = 265,286.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,286.93/798.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.19

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