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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.34, 1,202.01 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.34, 1,202.01 and 224.22 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.34 : 1,202.01 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.34/1,202.01 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.34x = 1,202.01 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.34x = 269,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,514.68/801.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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