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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.63, 1,200.98 and 223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.63, 1,200.98 and 223.55 is: 335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.63 : 1,200.98 = 223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.63/1,200.98 = 223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.63x = 1,200.98 × 223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.63x = 268,473.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,473.63/800.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.33

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