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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.39, 353.09 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.39, 353.09 and 98.40 is: 147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.39 : 353.09 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.39/353.09 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.39x = 353.09 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.39x = 34,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,743.56/235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.60

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