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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 338.24 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 338.24 and 95.40 is: 143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 338.24 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/338.24 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 338.24 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 32,268.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,268.10/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.16

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