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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.26, 1,198.90 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.26, 1,198.90 and 222.14 is: 333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.26 : 1,198.90 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.26/1,198.90 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.26x = 1,198.90 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.26x = 266,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,323.65/799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.21

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