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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.30, 352.84 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.30, 352.84 and 98.30 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.30 : 352.84 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.30/352.84 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.30x = 352.84 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.30x = 34,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,684.17/235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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