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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.55, 429.09 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.55, 429.09 and 155.64 is: 233.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.55 : 429.09 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.55/429.09 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.55x = 429.09 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.55x = 66,783.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,783.57/285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.88

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