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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 332.60 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 332.60 and 93.38 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 332.60 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/332.60 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 332.60 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 31,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,056.06/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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