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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.74, 338.33 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.74, 338.33 and 95.69 is: 143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.74 : 338.33 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.74/338.33 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.74x = 338.33 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.74x = 32,374.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,374.80/225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.42

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