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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.87, 508.24 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.87, 508.24 and 95.42 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.87 : 508.24 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.87/508.24 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.87x = 508.24 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.87x = 48,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,497.29/338.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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