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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.60, 425.92 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.60, 425.92 and 155.44 is: 233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.60 : 425.92 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.60/425.92 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.60x = 425.92 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.60x = 66,205.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,205.00/283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.45

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