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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.31, 342.50 and 74.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.31, 342.50 and 74.19 is: 111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.31 : 342.50 = 74.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.31/342.50 = 74.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.31x = 342.50 × 74.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.31x = 25,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,410.08/228.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.30

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