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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.43, 1,124.15 and 229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.43, 1,124.15 and 229.42 is: 344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.43 : 1,124.15 = 229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.43/1,124.15 = 229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.43x = 1,124.15 × 229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.43x = 257,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,895.73/749.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.12

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