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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.96, 352.26 and 97.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.96, 352.26 and 97.98 is: 146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.96 : 352.26 = 97.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.96/352.26 = 97.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.96x = 352.26 × 97.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.96x = 34,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514.43/234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.89

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