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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.43, 335.07 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.43, 335.07 and 93.42 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.43 : 335.07 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.43/335.07 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.43x = 335.07 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.43x = 31,302.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,302.24/223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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