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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.39, 334.85 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.39, 334.85 and 93.29 is: 139.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.39 : 334.85 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.39/334.85 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.39x = 334.85 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.39x = 31,238.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,238.84/223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.84

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