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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.08, 427.27 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.08, 427.27 and 155.15 is: 232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.08 : 427.27 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.08/427.27 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.08x = 427.27 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.08x = 66,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,290.94/285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.53

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