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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.75, 1,114.13 and 229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.75, 1,114.13 and 229.75 is: 344.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.75 : 1,114.13 = 229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.75/1,114.13 = 229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.75x = 1,114.13 × 229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.75x = 255,971.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,971.37/742.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.63

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