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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 332.72 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 332.72 and 93.44 is: 140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 332.72 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/332.72 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 332.72 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 31,089.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,089.36/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.19

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