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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.19, 1,198.78 and 222.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.19, 1,198.78 and 222.07 is: 333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.19 : 1,198.78 = 222.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.19/1,198.78 = 222.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.19x = 1,198.78 × 222.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.19x = 266,207.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,207.08/799.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.10

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