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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 508.33 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 508.33 and 95.35 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 508.33 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/508.33 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 508.33 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 48,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,467.52/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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