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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.92, 1,198.38 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.92, 1,198.38 and 221.72 is: 332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.92 : 1,198.38 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.92/1,198.38 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.92x = 1,198.38 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.92x = 265,704.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,704.81/798.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.58

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