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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 507.30 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 507.30 and 94.71 is: 142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 507.30 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/507.30 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 507.30 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 48,046.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,046.38/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.08

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