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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.06, 1,200.10 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.06, 1,200.10 and 222.94 is: 334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.06 : 1,200.10 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.06/1,200.10 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.06x = 1,200.10 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.06x = 267,550.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,550.29/800.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.41

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