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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.11, 1,122.18 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.11, 1,122.18 and 200.34 is: 300.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.11 : 1,122.18 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.11/1,122.18 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.11x = 1,122.18 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.11x = 224,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,817.54/748.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.51

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