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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.03, 352.80 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.03, 352.80 and 98.17 is: 147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.03 : 352.80 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.03/352.80 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.03x = 352.80 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.03x = 34,633.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,633.49/235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.36

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