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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.16, 352.80 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.16, 352.80 and 98.27 is: 147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.16 : 352.80 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.16/352.80 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.16x = 352.80 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.16x = 34,667.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,667.89/235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.43

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