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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.61, 342.92 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.61, 342.92 and 74.47 is: 111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.61 : 342.92 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.61/342.92 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.61x = 342.92 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.61x = 25,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,537.22/228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.71

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