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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.33, 342.54 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.33, 342.54 and 74.24 is: 111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.33 : 342.54 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.33/342.54 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.33x = 342.54 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.33x = 25,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,429.80/228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.37

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