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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.22, 1,200.44 and 252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.22, 1,200.44 and 252.22 is: 378.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.22 : 1,200.44 = 252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.22/1,200.44 = 252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.22x = 1,200.44 × 252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.22x = 302,768.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,768.97/800.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.36

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