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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.38, 1,199.13 and 222.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.38, 1,199.13 and 222.25 is: 333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.38 : 1,199.13 = 222.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.38/1,199.13 = 222.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.38x = 1,199.13 × 222.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.38x = 266,506.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,506.64/799.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.39

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