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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.24, 1,199.04 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.24, 1,199.04 and 222.16 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.24 : 1,199.04 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.24/1,199.04 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.24x = 1,199.04 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.24x = 266,378.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,378.73/799.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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