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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.11, 342.21 and 74.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.11, 342.21 and 74.03 is: 111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.11 : 342.21 = 74.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.11/342.21 = 74.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.11x = 342.21 × 74.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.11x = 25,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,333.38/228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.06

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