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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.94, 508.50 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.94, 508.50 and 95.48 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.94 : 508.50 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.94/508.50 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.94x = 508.50 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.94x = 48,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,549.04/338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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