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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.29, 342.41 and 74.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.29, 342.41 and 74.21 is: 111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.29 : 342.41 = 74.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.29/342.41 = 74.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.29x = 342.41 × 74.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.29x = 25,408.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,408.16/228.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.30

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