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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.67, 1,204.01 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.67, 1,204.01 and 225.50 is: 338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.67 : 1,204.01 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.67/1,204.01 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.67x = 1,204.01 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.67x = 271,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,503.13/802.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.25

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