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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.34, 1,124.18 and 229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.34, 1,124.18 and 229.42 is: 344.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.34 : 1,124.18 = 229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.34/1,124.18 = 229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.34x = 1,124.18 × 229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.34x = 257,907.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,907.14/749.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.18

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