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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.66, 1,200.75 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.66, 1,200.75 and 223.46 is: 335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.66 : 1,200.75 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.66/1,200.75 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.66x = 1,200.75 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.66x = 268,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,319.60/800.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.12

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