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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 337.91 and 95.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 337.91 and 95.33 is: 142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 337.91 = 95.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/337.91 = 95.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 337.91 × 95.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 32,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,213.33/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.90

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