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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.80, 427.76 and 155.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.80, 427.76 and 155.47 is: 232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.80 : 427.76 = 155.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.80/427.76 = 155.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.80x = 427.76 × 155.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.80x = 66,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,503.85/285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.70

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