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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 342.04 and 73.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 342.04 and 73.95 is: 110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 342.04 = 73.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/342.04 = 73.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 342.04 × 73.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 25,293.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,293.86/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.92

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