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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 508.03 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 508.03 and 95.18 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 508.03 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/508.03 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 508.03 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 48,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,354.30/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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