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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.09, 342.13 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.09, 342.13 and 74.01 is: 111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.09 : 342.13 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.09/342.13 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.09x = 342.13 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.09x = 25,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,321.04/228.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.01

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