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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.01, 427.68 and 155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.01, 427.68 and 155.02 is: 232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.01 : 427.68 = 155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.01/427.68 = 155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.01x = 427.68 × 155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.01x = 66,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,300.29/285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.62

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