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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.52, 1,199.12 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.52, 1,199.12 and 222.24 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.52 : 1,199.12 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.52/1,199.12 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.52x = 1,199.12 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.52x = 266,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,492.43/799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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