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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 428.97 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 428.97 and 155.58 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 428.97 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/428.97 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 428.97 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 66,739.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,739.15/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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