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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.68, 338.28 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.68, 338.28 and 95.56 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.68 : 338.28 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.68/338.28 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.68x = 338.28 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.68x = 32,326.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,326.04/225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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