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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.01, 1,201.38 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.01, 1,201.38 and 223.75 is: 335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.01 : 1,201.38 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.01/1,201.38 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.01x = 1,201.38 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.01x = 268,808.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,808.78/801.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.59

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