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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.69, 428.12 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.69, 428.12 and 155.58 is: 233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.69 : 428.12 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.69/428.12 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.69x = 428.12 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.69x = 66,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,607.30/285.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.15

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