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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.26, 507.37 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.26, 507.37 and 94.78 is: 142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.26 : 507.37 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.26/507.37 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.26x = 507.37 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.26x = 48,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,088.53/338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.16

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