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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 508.01 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 508.01 and 95.19 is: 142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 508.01 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/508.01 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 508.01 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 48,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,355.09/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.79

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