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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.95, 343.39 and 74.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.95, 343.39 and 74.87 is: 112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.95 : 343.39 = 74.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.95/343.39 = 74.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.95x = 343.39 × 74.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.95x = 25,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,709.61/228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.29

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