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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 338.04 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 338.04 and 95.38 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 338.04 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/338.04 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 338.04 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 32,241.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,241.41/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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