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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.51, 342.59 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.51, 342.59 and 74.35 is: 111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.51 : 342.59 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.51/342.59 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.51x = 342.59 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.51x = 25,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,471.57/228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.47

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