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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.59, 353.34 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.59, 353.34 and 98.62 is: 147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.59 : 353.34 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.59/353.34 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.59x = 353.34 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.59x = 34,846.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,846.39/235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.91

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