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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 353.24 and 70.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 353.24 and 70.98 is: 106.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 353.24 = 70.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/353.24 = 70.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 353.24 × 70.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 25,071.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,071.96/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.44

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