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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.30, 507.38 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.30, 507.38 and 94.76 is: 142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.30 : 507.38 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.30/507.38 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.30x = 507.38 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.30x = 48,078.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,078.86/338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.12

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