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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.58, 335.46 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.58, 335.46 and 95.42 is: 143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.58 : 335.46 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.58/335.46 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.58x = 335.46 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.58x = 32,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,009.59/223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.17

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