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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.88, 335.57 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.88, 335.57 and 93.84 is: 140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.88 : 335.57 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.88/335.57 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.88x = 335.57 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.88x = 31,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,490.96/223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.66

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