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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.42, 337.77 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.42, 337.77 and 95.34 is: 142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.42 : 337.77 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.42/337.77 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.42x = 337.77 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.42x = 32,202.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202.99/225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.86

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