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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.76 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.76 and 93.56 is: 140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.76 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.76 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.76 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 31,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,133.03/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.34

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