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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.50, 342.77 and 74.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.50, 342.77 and 74.39 is: 111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.50 : 342.77 = 74.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.50/342.77 = 74.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.50x = 342.77 × 74.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.50x = 25,499.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,499.15/228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.60

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