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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.15, 1,122.09 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.15, 1,122.09 and 228.02 is: 341.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.15 : 1,122.09 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.15/1,122.09 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.15x = 1,122.09 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.15x = 255,857.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,857.82/748.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.99

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