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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 343.17 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 343.17 and 74.70 is: 112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 343.17 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/343.17 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 343.17 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 25,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,634.80/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.05

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