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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800, 1,200 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800, 1,200 and 222.88 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800 : 1,200 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800/1,200 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800x = 1,200 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800x = 267,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,456/800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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