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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 338.30 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 338.30 and 95.49 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 338.30 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/338.30 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 338.30 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 32,304.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,304.89/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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