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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 338.02 and 95.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 338.02 and 95.30 is: 142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 338.02 = 95.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/338.02 = 95.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 338.02 × 95.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 32,213.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,213.31/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.94

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