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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.51, 507.67 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.51, 507.67 and 95.05 is: 142.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.51 : 507.67 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.51/507.67 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.51x = 507.67 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.51x = 48,251.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,251.02/338.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.54

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