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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.79, 353.79 and 98.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.79, 353.79 and 98.83 is: 148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.79 : 353.79 = 98.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.79/353.79 = 98.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.79x = 353.79 × 98.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.79x = 34,963.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,963.30/235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.28

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