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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 352.41 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 352.41 and 98.18 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 352.41 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/352.41 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 352.41 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 34,597.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,597.61/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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