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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.72, 1,113.84 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.72, 1,113.84 and 229.68 is: 344.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.72 : 1,113.84 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.72/1,113.84 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.72x = 1,113.84 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.72x = 255,826.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,826.77/742.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.45

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