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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.48, 1,200.52 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.48, 1,200.52 and 223.20 is: 334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.48 : 1,200.52 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.48/1,200.52 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.48x = 1,200.52 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.48x = 267,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,956.06/800.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.74

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