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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.57, 335.41 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.57, 335.41 and 93.50 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.57 : 335.41 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.57/335.41 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.57x = 335.41 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.57x = 31,360.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,360.14/223.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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