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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 352.76 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 352.76 and 98.36 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 352.76 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/352.76 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 352.76 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 34,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,697.47/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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