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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 507.26 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 507.26 and 94.70 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 507.26 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/507.26 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 507.26 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 48,037.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,037.52/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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