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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 427.75 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 427.75 and 155.33 is: 232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 427.75 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/427.75 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 427.75 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 66,441.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,441.63/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.77

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