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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.64 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.64 and 93.68 is: 140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.64 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.64 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.64 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 31,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,161.72/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.47

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