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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.45, 1,199.03 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.45, 1,199.03 and 222.32 is: 333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.45 : 1,199.03 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.45/1,199.03 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.45x = 1,199.03 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.45x = 266,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,568.35/799.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.44

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