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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.51, 353.21 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.51, 353.21 and 98.55 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.51 : 353.21 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.51/353.21 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.51x = 353.21 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.51x = 34,808.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,808.35/235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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