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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.02, 1,200.04 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.02, 1,200.04 and 222.90 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.02 : 1,200.04 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.02/1,200.04 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.02x = 1,200.04 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.02x = 267,488.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,488.92/800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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