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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.75, 428.43 and 155.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.75, 428.43 and 155.95 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 428.43 = 155.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/428.43 = 155.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 428.43 × 155.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 66,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,813.66/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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