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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.12, 1,201.56 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.12, 1,201.56 and 224.04 is: 336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.12 : 1,201.56 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.12/1,201.56 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.12x = 1,201.56 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.12x = 269,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,197.50/801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.03

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