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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.10, 352.81 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.10, 352.81 and 98.26 is: 147.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.10 : 352.81 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.10/352.81 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.10x = 352.81 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.10x = 34,667.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,667.78/235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.46

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