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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.50, 342.78 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.50, 342.78 and 74.47 is: 111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.50 : 342.78 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.50/342.78 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.50x = 342.78 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.50x = 25,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,525.97/228.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.71

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