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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.57, 428.31 and 80.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.57, 428.31 and 80.09 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.57 : 428.31 = 80.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.57/428.31 = 80.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.57x = 428.31 × 80.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.57x = 34,303.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,303.35/285.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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