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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 353.27 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 353.27 and 98.46 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 353.27 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/353.27 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 353.27 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 34,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,782.96/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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