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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.16, 1,202.52 and 281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.16, 1,202.52 and 281.84 is: 422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.16 : 1,202.52 = 281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.16/1,202.52 = 281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.16x = 1,202.52 × 281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.16x = 338,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,912.22/802.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.50

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