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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.40, 334.82 and 95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.40, 334.82 and 95 is: 142.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.40 : 334.82 = 95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.40/334.82 = 95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.40x = 334.82 × 95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.40x = 31,807.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,807.90/223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.38

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