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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.94, 508.34 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.94, 508.34 and 95.40 is: 143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.94 : 508.34 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.94/508.34 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.94x = 508.34 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.94x = 48,495.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,495.16/338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.08

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