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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.40, 1,123.82 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.40, 1,123.82 and 229.24 is: 343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.40 : 1,123.82 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.40/1,123.82 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.40x = 1,123.82 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.40x = 257,626.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,626.16/749.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.78

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