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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.41, 353.18 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.41, 353.18 and 98.38 is: 147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.41 : 353.18 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.41/353.18 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.41x = 353.18 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.41x = 34,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,746.24/235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.60

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