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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.39, 342.60 and 74.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.39, 342.60 and 74.26 is: 111.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.39 : 342.60 = 74.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.39/342.60 = 74.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.39x = 342.60 × 74.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.39x = 25,441.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,441.63/228.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.40

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