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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.78, 1,201.10 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.78, 1,201.10 and 223.70 is: 335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.78 : 1,201.10 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.78/1,201.10 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.78x = 1,201.10 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.78x = 268,686.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,686.07/800.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.53

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