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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.07, 1,203.14 and 224.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.07, 1,203.14 and 224.99 is: 337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.07 : 1,203.14 = 224.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.07/1,203.14 = 224.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.07x = 1,203.14 × 224.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.07x = 270,688.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,688.45/802.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.49

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