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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.47, 332.39 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.47, 332.39 and 93.31 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.47 : 332.39 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.47/332.39 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.47x = 332.39 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.47x = 31,015.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,015.31/221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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