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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.02, 1,203.06 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.02, 1,203.06 and 224.91 is: 337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.02 : 1,203.06 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.02/1,203.06 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.02x = 1,203.06 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.02x = 270,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,580.22/802.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.37

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