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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.25, 1,201.94 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.25, 1,201.94 and 224.13 is: 336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.25 : 1,201.94 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.25/1,201.94 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.25x = 1,201.94 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.25x = 269,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,390.81/801.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.21

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