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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.57, 1,201.05 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.57, 1,201.05 and 223.44 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.57 : 1,201.05 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.57/1,201.05 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.57x = 1,201.05 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.57x = 268,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,361.49/800.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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