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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.41, 507.61 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.41, 507.61 and 94.94 is: 142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.41 : 507.61 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.41/507.61 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.41x = 507.61 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.41x = 48,189.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,189.96/338.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.40

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