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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.22, 1,203.12 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.22, 1,203.12 and 254.12 is: 381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.22 : 1,203.12 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.22/1,203.12 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.22x = 1,203.12 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.22x = 305,730.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,730.84/802.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.11

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