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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.27, 352.70 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.27, 352.70 and 98.42 is: 147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.27 : 352.70 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.27/352.70 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.27x = 352.70 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.27x = 34,711.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,711.22/235.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.54

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