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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.37, 507.49 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.37, 507.49 and 94.87 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.37 : 507.49 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.37/507.49 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.37x = 507.49 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.37x = 48,145.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,145.58/338.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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