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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.18, 1,199.84 and 252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.18, 1,199.84 and 252.21 is: 378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.18 : 1,199.84 = 252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.18/1,199.84 = 252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.18x = 1,199.84 × 252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.18x = 302,612.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,612.28/800.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.18

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