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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.13, 1,198.77 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.13, 1,198.77 and 222 is: 333.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.13 : 1,198.77 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.13/1,198.77 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.13x = 1,198.77 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.13x = 266,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,126.94/799.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.02

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