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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.28, 1,113.42 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.28, 1,113.42 and 229.28 is: 343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.28 : 1,113.42 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.28/1,113.42 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.28x = 1,113.42 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.28x = 255,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,284.94/742.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.92

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