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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.26, 507.48 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.26, 507.48 and 94.79 is: 142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.26 : 507.48 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.26/507.48 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.26x = 507.48 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.26x = 48,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,101.02/338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.20

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