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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.82, 427.43 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.82, 427.43 and 155.08 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.82 : 427.43 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.82/427.43 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.82x = 427.43 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.82x = 66,285.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,285.84/284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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