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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.36, 353.10 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.36, 353.10 and 98.44 is: 147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.36 : 353.10 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.36/353.10 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.36x = 353.10 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.36x = 34,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,759.16/235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.69

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