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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.49, 335.23 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.49, 335.23 and 93.56 is: 140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.49 : 335.23 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.49/335.23 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.49x = 335.23 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.49x = 31,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,364.12/223.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.34

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