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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 337.90 and 95.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 337.90 and 95.30 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 337.90 = 95.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/337.90 = 95.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 337.90 × 95.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 32,201.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,201.87/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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