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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.48, 1,202.04 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.48, 1,202.04 and 224.40 is: 336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.48 : 1,202.04 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.48/1,202.04 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.48x = 1,202.04 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.48x = 269,737.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,737.78/801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.55

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