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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.93, 343.25 and 74.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.93, 343.25 and 74.83 is: 112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.93 : 343.25 = 74.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.93/343.25 = 74.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.93x = 343.25 × 74.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.93x = 25,685.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,685.40/228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.20

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