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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.75, 353.38 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.75, 353.38 and 98.88 is: 148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.75 : 353.38 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.75/353.38 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.75x = 353.38 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.75x = 34,942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,942.21/235.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.22

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