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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.92, 508.39 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.92, 508.39 and 95.42 is: 143.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.92 : 508.39 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.92/508.39 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.92x = 508.39 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.92x = 48,510.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,510.57/338.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.13

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