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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.24, 1,198.72 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.24, 1,198.72 and 214.28 is: 321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.24 : 1,198.72 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.24/1,198.72 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.24x = 1,198.72 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.24x = 256,866.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,866.15/799.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.39

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