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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 343.32 and 74.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 343.32 and 74.85 is: 112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 343.32 = 74.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/343.32 = 74.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 343.32 × 74.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 25,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,697.50/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.24

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