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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.23, 1,200.38 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.23, 1,200.38 and 280.28 is: 420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.23 : 1,200.38 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.23/1,200.38 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.23x = 1,200.38 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.23x = 336,441.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,441.11/800.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.43

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