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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.26, 352.77 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.26, 352.77 and 98.21 is: 147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.26 : 352.77 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.26/352.77 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.26x = 352.77 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.26x = 34,643.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,643.78/235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.26

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