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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.30, 352.99 and 98.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.30, 352.99 and 98.43 is: 147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.30 : 352.99 = 98.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.30/352.99 = 98.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.30x = 352.99 × 98.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.30x = 34,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,744.81/235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.66

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