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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.88, 1,200.02 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.88, 1,200.02 and 222.75 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.88 : 1,200.02 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.88/1,200.02 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.88x = 1,200.02 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.88x = 267,303.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,303.34/799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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