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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.57, 353.24 and 98.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.57, 353.24 and 98.63 is: 147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.57 : 353.24 = 98.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.57/353.24 = 98.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.57x = 353.24 × 98.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.57x = 34,839.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,839.57/235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.90

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