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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 342.27 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 342.27 and 74.12 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 342.27 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/342.27 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 342.27 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 25,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,367.34/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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