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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 342.03 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 342.03 and 73.96 is: 110.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 342.03 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/342.03 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 342.03 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 25,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,296.54/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.95

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