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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.71, 1,123.21 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.71, 1,123.21 and 228.78 is: 343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.71 : 1,123.21 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.71/1,123.21 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.71x = 1,123.21 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.71x = 256,968.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,968.36/748.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.22

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