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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 506.97 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 506.97 and 94.50 is: 141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 506.97 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/506.97 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 506.97 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 47,908.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,908.67/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.74

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