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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.65, 507.97 and 95.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.65, 507.97 and 95.17 is: 142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.65 : 507.97 = 95.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.65/507.97 = 95.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.65x = 507.97 × 95.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.65x = 48,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,343.50/338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.75

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