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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.18, 1,123.77 and 229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.18, 1,123.77 and 229.18 is: 343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.18 : 1,123.77 = 229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.18/1,123.77 = 229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.18x = 1,123.77 × 229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.18x = 257,548.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,548.42/749.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.77

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