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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.98, 1,198.47 and 221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.98, 1,198.47 and 221.86 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.98 : 1,198.47 = 221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.98/1,198.47 = 221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.98x = 1,198.47 × 221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.98x = 265,886.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,886.89/798.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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