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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.30, 352.74 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.30, 352.74 and 98.20 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.30 : 352.74 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.30/352.74 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.30x = 352.74 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.30x = 34,639.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,639.07/235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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