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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.21, 427.70 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.21, 427.70 and 155.32 is: 232.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.21 : 427.70 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.21/427.70 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.21x = 427.70 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.21x = 66,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,429.68/285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.91

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