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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.35, 1,198.89 and 222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.35, 1,198.89 and 222.09 is: 333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.35 : 1,198.89 = 222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.35/1,198.89 = 222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.35x = 1,198.89 × 222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.35x = 266,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,261.48/799.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.10

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