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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.45, 507.76 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.45, 507.76 and 94.98 is: 142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.45 : 507.76 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.45/507.76 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.45x = 507.76 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.45x = 48,224.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,224.03/338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.49

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