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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.57, 427.93 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.57, 427.93 and 155.46 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.57 : 427.93 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.57/427.93 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.57x = 427.93 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.57x = 66,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,526.00/285.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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