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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.81, 338.82 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.81, 338.82 and 95.79 is: 143.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.81 : 338.82 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.81/338.82 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.81x = 338.82 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.81x = 32,455.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,455.57/225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.73

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