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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.12, 1,123.74 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.12, 1,123.74 and 229.16 is: 343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.12 : 1,123.74 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.12/1,123.74 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.12x = 1,123.74 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.12x = 257,516.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,516.26/749.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.76

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