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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.09, 342.10 and 74.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.09, 342.10 and 74.03 is: 111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.09 : 342.10 = 74.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.09/342.10 = 74.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.09x = 342.10 × 74.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.09x = 25,325.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,325.85/228.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.03

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