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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.41, 507.55 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.41, 507.55 and 94.96 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.41 : 507.55 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.41/507.55 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.41x = 507.55 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.41x = 48,193.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,193.94/338.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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