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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.23, 342.41 and 74.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.23, 342.41 and 74.15 is: 111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.23 : 342.41 = 74.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.23/342.41 = 74.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.23x = 342.41 × 74.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.23x = 25,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,389.70/228.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.25

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