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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.29, 352.68 and 98.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.29, 352.68 and 98.25 is: 147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.29 : 352.68 = 98.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.29/352.68 = 98.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.29x = 352.68 × 98.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.29x = 34,650.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,650.81/235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.27

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