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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.67, 1,197.86 and 221.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.67, 1,197.86 and 221.41 is: 332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.67 : 1,197.86 = 221.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.67/1,197.86 = 221.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.67x = 1,197.86 × 221.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.67x = 265,212.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,212.19/798.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.07

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