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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.03, 1,111.55 and 228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.03, 1,111.55 and 228.03 is: 342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.03 : 1,111.55 = 228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.03/1,111.55 = 228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.03x = 1,111.55 × 228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.03x = 253,465.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,465.61/741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.05

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