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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 342.70 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 342.70 and 74.32 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 342.70 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/342.70 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 342.70 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 25,469.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,469.46/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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