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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.48, 1,124.38 and 229.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.48, 1,124.38 and 229.47 is: 344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.48 : 1,124.38 = 229.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.48/1,124.38 = 229.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.48x = 1,124.38 × 229.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.48x = 258,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,011.48/749.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.25

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