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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.02, 1,201.49 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.02, 1,201.49 and 216.02 is: 324.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.02 : 1,201.49 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.02/1,201.49 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.02x = 1,201.49 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.02x = 259,545.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,545.87/801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.02

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