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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.19, 342.22 and 74.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.19, 342.22 and 74.09 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.19 : 342.22 = 74.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.19/342.22 = 74.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.19x = 342.22 × 74.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.19x = 25,354.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,354.97/228.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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