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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.20, 507.21 and 94.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.20, 507.21 and 94.67 is: 141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.20 : 507.21 = 94.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.20/507.21 = 94.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.20x = 507.21 × 94.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.20x = 48,017.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,017.57/338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.98

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