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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.25, 342.42 and 74.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.25, 342.42 and 74.18 is: 111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.25 : 342.42 = 74.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.25/342.42 = 74.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.25x = 342.42 × 74.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.25x = 25,400.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,400.72/228.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.28

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