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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.35, 1,200.45 and 223.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.35, 1,200.45 and 223.21 is: 334.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.35 : 1,200.45 = 223.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.35/1,200.45 = 223.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.35x = 1,200.45 × 223.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.35x = 267,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,952.44/800.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.79

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