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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.48, 1,199.04 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.48, 1,199.04 and 222.40 is: 333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.48 : 1,199.04 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.48/1,199.04 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.48x = 1,199.04 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.48x = 266,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,666.50/799.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.55

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