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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 507.56 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 507.56 and 94.91 is: 142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 507.56 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/507.56 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 507.56 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 48,169.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,169.51/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.34

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