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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.27, 337.88 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.27, 337.88 and 95.21 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.27 : 337.88 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.27/337.88 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.27x = 337.88 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.27x = 32,167.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,167.39/225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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