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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.84, 1,201.23 and 223.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.84, 1,201.23 and 223.71 is: 335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.84 : 1,201.23 = 223.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.84/1,201.23 = 223.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.84x = 1,201.23 × 223.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.84x = 268,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,727.16/800.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.56

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