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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.53, 353.09 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.53, 353.09 and 98.49 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.53 : 353.09 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.53/353.09 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.53x = 353.09 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.53x = 34,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,775.34/235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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