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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.78, 508.12 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.78, 508.12 and 95.24 is: 142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.78 : 508.12 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.78/508.12 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.78x = 508.12 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.78x = 48,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,393.35/338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.85

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