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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.36, 1,122.32 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.36, 1,122.32 and 228.32 is: 342.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.36 : 1,122.32 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.36/1,122.32 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.36x = 1,122.32 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.36x = 256,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,248.10/748.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.41

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