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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.12, 1,111.68 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.12, 1,111.68 and 228.12 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.12 : 1,111.68 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.12/1,111.68 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.12x = 1,111.68 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.12x = 253,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,596.44/741.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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