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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.02, 1,202.88 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.02, 1,202.88 and 224.76 is: 337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.02 : 1,202.88 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.02/1,202.88 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.02x = 1,202.88 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.02x = 270,359.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,359.31/802.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.10

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