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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.34, 353.15 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.34, 353.15 and 98.37 is: 147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.34 : 353.15 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.34/353.15 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.34x = 353.15 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.34x = 34,739.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,739.37/235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.61

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