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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.34, 1,202.03 and 224.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.34, 1,202.03 and 224.21 is: 336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.34 : 1,202.03 = 224.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.34/1,202.03 = 224.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.34x = 1,202.03 × 224.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.34x = 269,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,507.15/801.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.32

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