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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.20, 342.19 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.20, 342.19 and 74.07 is: 111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.20 : 342.19 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.20/342.19 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.20x = 342.19 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.20x = 25,346.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,346.01/228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.07

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