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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 335.47 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 335.47 and 95.32 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 335.47 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/335.47 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 335.47 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 31,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,977.00/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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