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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.63, 338.19 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.63, 338.19 and 95.58 is: 143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.63 : 338.19 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.63/338.19 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.63x = 338.19 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.63x = 32,324.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,324.20/225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.26

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