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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.41, 332.48 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.41, 332.48 and 93.25 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.41 : 332.48 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.41/332.48 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.41x = 332.48 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.41x = 31,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,003.76/221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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