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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.19, 507.22 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.19, 507.22 and 94.71 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.19 : 507.22 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.19/507.22 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.19x = 507.22 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.19x = 48,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,040.78/338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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