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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.54, 1,199.10 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.54, 1,199.10 and 222.28 is: 333.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.54 : 1,199.10 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.54/1,199.10 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.54x = 1,199.10 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.54x = 266,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,535.95/799.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.36

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