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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.67, 1,200.92 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.67, 1,200.92 and 223.50 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.67 : 1,200.92 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.67/1,200.92 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.67x = 1,200.92 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.67x = 268,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,404.50/800.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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