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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 508.04 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 508.04 and 95.28 is: 142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 508.04 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/508.04 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 508.04 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 48,406.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,406.05/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.91

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