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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.03, 352.40 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.03, 352.40 and 98.18 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.03 : 352.40 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.03/352.40 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.03x = 352.40 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.03x = 34,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,597.12/235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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