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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.30, 353.12 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.30, 353.12 and 98.36 is: 147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.30 : 353.12 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.30/353.12 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.30x = 353.12 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.30x = 34,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,732.88/235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.61

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