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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.24, 1,122.32 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.24, 1,122.32 and 200.48 is: 300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.24 : 1,122.32 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.24/1,122.32 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.24x = 1,122.32 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.24x = 224,997.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,997.60/748.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.70

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