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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.87, 343.38 and 74.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.87, 343.38 and 74.80 is: 112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.87 : 343.38 = 74.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.87/343.38 = 74.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.87x = 343.38 × 74.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.87x = 25,685.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,685.25/228.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.23

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