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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 352.90 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 352.90 and 98.38 is: 147.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 352.90 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/352.90 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 352.90 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 34,716.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,716.05/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.45

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