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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.26, 427.95 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.26, 427.95 and 155.22 is: 232.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.26 : 427.95 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.26/427.95 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.26x = 427.95 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.26x = 66,426.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,426.40/285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.87

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