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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.31, 353.01 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.31, 353.01 and 98.35 is: 147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.31 : 353.01 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.31/353.01 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.31x = 353.01 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.31x = 34,718.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,718.53/235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.54

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