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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.12, 1,201.65 and 224.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.12, 1,201.65 and 224.01 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.12 : 1,201.65 = 224.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.12/1,201.65 = 224.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.12x = 1,201.65 × 224.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.12x = 269,181.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,181.62/801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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