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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 507.82 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 507.82 and 95.04 is: 142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 507.82 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/507.82 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 507.82 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 48,263.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,263.21/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.57

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