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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.13, 1,111.69 and 228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.13, 1,111.69 and 228.13 is: 342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.13 : 1,111.69 = 228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.13/1,111.69 = 228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.13x = 1,111.69 × 228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.13x = 253,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,609.84/741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.19

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