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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.55, 338.23 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.55, 338.23 and 95.52 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.55 : 338.23 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.55/338.23 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.55x = 338.23 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.55x = 32,307.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,307.73/225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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