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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743, 1,114.50 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743, 1,114.50 and 230 is: 345

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743 : 1,114.50 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743/1,114.50 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743x = 1,114.50 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743x = 256,335
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,335/743
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345

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