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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.18, 1,201.64 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.18, 1,201.64 and 223.92 is: 335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.18 : 1,201.64 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.18/1,201.64 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.18x = 1,201.64 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.18x = 269,070.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,070.11/801.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.84

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