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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 507.32 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 507.32 and 94.79 is: 142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 507.32 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/507.32 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 507.32 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 48,087.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,087.16/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.17

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