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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.77, 338.40 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.77, 338.40 and 95.67 is: 143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.77 : 338.40 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.77/338.40 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.77x = 338.40 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.77x = 32,374.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,374.73/225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.40

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