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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.56, 342.90 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.56, 342.90 and 74.52 is: 111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.56 : 342.90 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.56/342.90 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.56x = 342.90 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.56x = 25,552.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,552.91/228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.80

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