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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.15, 334.78 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.15, 334.78 and 93.20 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.15 : 334.78 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.15/334.78 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.15x = 334.78 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.15x = 31,199.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,199.59/223.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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