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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 335.62 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 335.62 and 95.41 is: 143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 335.62 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/335.62 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 335.62 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 32,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,019.83/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.17

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