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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.44, 1,200.52 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.44, 1,200.52 and 223.20 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.44 : 1,200.52 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.44/1,200.52 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.44x = 1,200.52 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.44x = 267,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,956.06/800.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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