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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.21, 334.79 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.21, 334.79 and 93.16 is: 139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.21 : 334.79 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.21/334.79 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.21x = 334.79 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.21x = 31,188.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,188.27/223.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.73

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