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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.77, 1,201.16 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.77, 1,201.16 and 223.64 is: 335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.77 : 1,201.16 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.77/1,201.16 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.77x = 1,201.16 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.77x = 268,629.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,629.31/800.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.46

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