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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.47, 342.64 and 74.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.47, 342.64 and 74.41 is: 111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.47 : 342.64 = 74.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.47/342.64 = 74.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.47x = 342.64 × 74.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.47x = 25,495.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,495.84/228.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.59

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