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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 508.04 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 508.04 and 95.20 is: 142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 508.04 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/508.04 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 508.04 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 48,366.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,366.88/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.81

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