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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.33, 1,124.06 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.33, 1,124.06 and 229.25 is: 343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.33 : 1,124.06 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.33/1,124.06 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.33x = 1,124.06 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.33x = 257,691.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,691.96/749.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.90

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