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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.41, 1,112.11 and 228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.41, 1,112.11 and 228.41 is: 342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.41 : 1,112.11 = 228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.41/1,112.11 = 228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.41x = 1,112.11 × 228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.41x = 254,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,011.48/741.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.61

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