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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.76, 1,202.64 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.76, 1,202.64 and 224.64 is: 336.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.76 : 1,202.64 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.76/1,202.64 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.76x = 1,202.64 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.76x = 270,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,161.05/801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.96

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