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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.23, 337.77 and 95.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.23, 337.77 and 95.30 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.23 : 337.77 = 95.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.23/337.77 = 95.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.23x = 337.77 × 95.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.23x = 32,190.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,190.01/225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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