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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.85, 1,198.20 and 221.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.85, 1,198.20 and 221.71 is: 332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.85 : 1,198.20 = 221.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.85/1,198.20 = 221.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.85x = 1,198.20 × 221.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.85x = 265,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,652.92/798.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.54

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