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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.63, 338.45 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.63, 338.45 and 95.58 is: 143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.63 : 338.45 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.63/338.45 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.63x = 338.45 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.63x = 32,348.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,348.57/225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.37

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