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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.23, 1,203.19 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.23, 1,203.19 and 225.11 is: 337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.23 : 1,203.19 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.23/1,203.19 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.23x = 1,203.19 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.23x = 270,844.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,844.37/802.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.61

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