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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.61, 335.27 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.61, 335.27 and 93.69 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.61 : 335.27 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.61/335.27 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.61x = 335.27 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.61x = 31,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,411.68/223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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