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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.37, 353.12 and 98.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.37, 353.12 and 98.39 is: 147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.37 : 353.12 = 98.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.37/353.12 = 98.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.37x = 353.12 × 98.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.37x = 34,743.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,743.48/235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.61

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