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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 343.05 and 74.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 343.05 and 74.67 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 343.05 = 74.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/343.05 = 74.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 343.05 × 74.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 25,615.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,615.54/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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