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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.24, 1,123.86 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.24, 1,123.86 and 229.25 is: 343.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.24 : 1,123.86 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.24/1,123.86 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.24x = 1,123.86 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.24x = 257,640.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,640.15/749.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.87

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