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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.91, 1,201.36 and 223.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.91, 1,201.36 and 223.79 is: 335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.91 : 1,201.36 = 223.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.91/1,201.36 = 223.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.91x = 1,201.36 × 223.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.91x = 268,845.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,845.79/800.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.68

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