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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.61, 338.38 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.61, 338.38 and 95.58 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.61 : 338.38 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.61/338.38 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.61x = 338.38 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.61x = 32,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,342.12/225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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