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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.26, 427.96 and 155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.26, 427.96 and 155.23 is: 232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.26 : 427.96 = 155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.26/427.96 = 155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.26x = 427.96 × 155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.26x = 66,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,432.23/285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.88

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