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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 342.98 and 74.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 342.98 and 74.60 is: 111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 342.98 = 74.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/342.98 = 74.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 342.98 × 74.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 25,586.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,586.31/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.90

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