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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.71, 508.07 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.71, 508.07 and 95.26 is: 142.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.71 : 508.07 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.71/508.07 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.71x = 508.07 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.71x = 48,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,398.75/338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.89

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