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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 338.44 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 338.44 and 95.61 is: 143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 338.44 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/338.44 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 338.44 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 32,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,358.25/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.42

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