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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.40, 342.63 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.40, 342.63 and 74.29 is: 111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.40 : 342.63 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.40/342.63 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.40x = 342.63 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.40x = 25,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,453.70/228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.44

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