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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 343.09 and 74.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 343.09 and 74.65 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 343.09 = 74.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/343.09 = 74.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 343.09 × 74.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 25,611.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,611.67/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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