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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.23, 427.37 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.23, 427.37 and 154.94 is: 232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.23 : 427.37 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.23/427.37 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.23x = 427.37 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.23x = 66,213.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,213.80/285.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.14

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