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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 353.33 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 353.33 and 98.53 is: 147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 353.33 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/353.33 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 353.33 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 34,813.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,813.60/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.85

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