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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.25, 1,198.88 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.25, 1,198.88 and 222.13 is: 333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.25 : 1,198.88 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.25/1,198.88 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.25x = 1,198.88 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.25x = 266,307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,307.21/799.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.20

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