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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.67, 1,199.51 and 222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.67, 1,199.51 and 222.55 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.67 : 1,199.51 = 222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.67/1,199.51 = 222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.67x = 1,199.51 × 222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.67x = 266,944.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,944.95/799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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