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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.14, 1,200.19 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.14, 1,200.19 and 223.02 is: 334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.14 : 1,200.19 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.14/1,200.19 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.14x = 1,200.19 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.14x = 267,666.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,666.37/800.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.52

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