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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.13, 1,200.06 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.13, 1,200.06 and 223.05 is: 334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.13 : 1,200.06 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.13/1,200.06 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.13x = 1,200.06 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.13x = 267,673.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,673.38/800.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.54

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