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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.77, 1,202.66 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.77, 1,202.66 and 224.64 is: 336.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.77 : 1,202.66 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.77/1,202.66 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.77x = 1,202.66 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.77x = 270,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,165.54/801.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.96

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