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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 427.44 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 427.44 and 155.22 is: 232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 427.44 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/427.44 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 427.44 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 66,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,347.24/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.60

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