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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.70, 1,113.89 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.70, 1,113.89 and 229.70 is: 344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.70 : 1,113.89 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.70/1,113.89 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.70x = 1,113.89 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.70x = 255,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,853.82/742.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.49

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