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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.01, 1,212.02 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.01, 1,212.02 and 223.02 is: 334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.01 : 1,212.02 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.01/1,212.02 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.01x = 1,212.02 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.01x = 270,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,303.59/808.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.53

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