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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.30, 352.75 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.30, 352.75 and 98.45 is: 147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.30 : 352.75 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.30/352.75 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.30x = 352.75 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.30x = 34,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,726.47/235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.59

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