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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.10, 342.18 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.10, 342.18 and 74.04 is: 111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.10 : 342.18 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.10/342.18 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.10x = 342.18 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.10x = 25,335.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,335.01/228.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.07

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