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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.21, 342.36 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.21, 342.36 and 74.13 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.21 : 342.36 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.21/342.36 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.21x = 342.36 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.21x = 25,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,379.15/228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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