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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 353.21 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 353.21 and 98.49 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 353.21 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/353.21 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 353.21 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 34,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,787.65/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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