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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.50, 337.98 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.50, 337.98 and 95.46 is: 143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.50 : 337.98 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.50/337.98 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.50x = 337.98 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.50x = 32,263.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263.57/225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.08

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