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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.59, 335.45 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.59, 335.45 and 93.52 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.59 : 335.45 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.59/335.45 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.59x = 335.45 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.59x = 31,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,371.24/223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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