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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 338.01 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 338.01 and 95.42 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 338.01 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/338.01 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 338.01 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 32,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,251.22/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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