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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.31, 1,198.98 and 222.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.31, 1,198.98 and 222.19 is: 333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.31 : 1,198.98 = 222.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.31/1,198.98 = 222.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.31x = 1,198.98 × 222.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.31x = 266,398.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,398.37/799.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.28

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