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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 338.04 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 338.04 and 95.25 is: 142.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 338.04 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/338.04 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 338.04 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 32,196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,196.14/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.89

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