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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.01, 426.78 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.01, 426.78 and 154.52 is: 231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.01 : 426.78 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.01/426.78 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.01x = 426.78 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.01x = 65,946.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,946.05/285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.38

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