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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.75, 1,202.67 and 224.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.75, 1,202.67 and 224.67 is: 337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.75 : 1,202.67 = 224.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.75/1,202.67 = 224.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.75x = 1,202.67 × 224.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.75x = 270,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,203.87/801.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.02

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