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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 334.82 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 334.82 and 93.32 is: 139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 334.82 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/334.82 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 334.82 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 31,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,243.26/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.87

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