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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 337.94 and 95.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 337.94 and 95.53 is: 143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 337.94 = 95.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/337.94 = 95.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 337.94 × 95.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 32,283.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,283.08/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.20

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