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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.31, 352.73 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.31, 352.73 and 98.44 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.31 : 352.73 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.31/352.73 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.31x = 352.73 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.31x = 34,721.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,721.61/235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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