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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.80, 508.13 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.80, 508.13 and 95.26 is: 142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.80 : 508.13 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.80/508.13 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.80x = 508.13 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.80x = 48,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,402.72/338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.87

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