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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.28, 425.01 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.28, 425.01 and 155 is: 232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.28 : 425.01 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.28/425.01 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.28x = 425.01 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.28x = 65,876.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,876.55/283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.55

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