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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.32, 1,201.98 and 224.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.32, 1,201.98 and 224.18 is: 336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.32 : 1,201.98 = 224.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.32/1,201.98 = 224.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.32x = 1,201.98 × 224.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.32x = 269,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,459.88/801.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.27

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