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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.58, 342.83 and 74.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.58, 342.83 and 74.53 is: 111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.58 : 342.83 = 74.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.58/342.83 = 74.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.58x = 342.83 × 74.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.58x = 25,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,550.77/228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.78

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