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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.04, 1,121.82 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.04, 1,121.82 and 227.88 is: 341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.04 : 1,121.82 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.04/1,121.82 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.04x = 1,121.82 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.04x = 255,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,640.34/748.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.75

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