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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.36, 1,200.54 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.36, 1,200.54 and 223.32 is: 334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.36 : 1,200.54 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.36/1,200.54 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.36x = 1,200.54 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.36x = 268,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,104.59/800.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.98

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