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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.55, 342.79 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.55, 342.79 and 74.46 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.55 : 342.79 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.55/342.79 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.55x = 342.79 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.55x = 25,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,524.49/228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

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