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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.51, 342.82 and 74.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.51, 342.82 and 74.45 is: 111.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.51 : 342.82 = 74.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.51/342.82 = 74.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.51x = 342.82 × 74.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.51x = 25,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,522.95/228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.69

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