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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.64, 1,200.96 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.64, 1,200.96 and 223.50 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.64 : 1,200.96 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.64/1,200.96 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.64x = 1,200.96 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.64x = 268,414.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,414.56/800.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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