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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.25, 1,198.70 and 214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.25, 1,198.70 and 214.22 is: 321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.25 : 1,198.70 = 214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.25/1,198.70 = 214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.25x = 1,198.70 × 214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.25x = 256,778.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,778.45/799.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.28

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