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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.33, 1,202.00 and 224.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.33, 1,202.00 and 224.21 is: 336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.33 : 1,202.00 = 224.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.33/1,202.00 = 224.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.33x = 1,202.00 × 224.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.33x = 269,493.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,493.29/801.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.31

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