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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.77, 508.15 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.77, 508.15 and 95.32 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.77 : 508.15 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.77/508.15 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.77x = 508.15 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.77x = 48,434.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,434.32/338.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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