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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.75, 1,199.63 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.75, 1,199.63 and 222.63 is: 333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.75 : 1,199.63 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.75/1,199.63 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.75x = 1,199.63 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.75x = 267,073.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,073.63/799.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.95

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