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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.64, 427.77 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.64, 427.77 and 155.32 is: 232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.64 : 427.77 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.64/427.77 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.64x = 427.77 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.64x = 66,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,439.50/285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.60

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