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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.84, 425.92 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.84, 425.92 and 155.52 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.84 : 425.92 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.84/425.92 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.84x = 425.92 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.84x = 66,239.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,239.08/283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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