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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 343.56 and 74.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 343.56 and 74.92 is: 112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 343.56 = 74.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/343.56 = 74.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 343.56 × 74.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 25,739.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,739.52/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.40

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