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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 337.88 and 95.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 337.88 and 95.30 is: 142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 337.88 = 95.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/337.88 = 95.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 337.88 × 95.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 32,199.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,199.96/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.91

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