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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.54, 1,202.10 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.54, 1,202.10 and 224.28 is: 336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.54 : 1,202.10 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.54/1,202.10 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.54x = 1,202.10 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.54x = 269,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,606.99/801.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.36

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