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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.04, 352.28 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.04, 352.28 and 98.04 is: 146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.04 : 352.28 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.04/352.28 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.04x = 352.28 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.04x = 34,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,537.53/235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.94

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