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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.69, 1,198.03 and 221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.69, 1,198.03 and 221.57 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.69 : 1,198.03 = 221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.69/1,198.03 = 221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.69x = 1,198.03 × 221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.69x = 265,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,441.52/798.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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