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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.38, 337.82 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.38, 337.82 and 95.35 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 337.82 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/337.82 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 337.82 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 32,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,211.14/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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