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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.01, 1,202.88 and 224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.01, 1,202.88 and 224.75 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.01 : 1,202.88 = 224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.01/1,202.88 = 224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.01x = 1,202.88 × 224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.01x = 270,347.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,347.28/802.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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