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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.92, 429.08 and 155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.92, 429.08 and 155.96 is: 234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.92 : 429.08 = 155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.92/429.08 = 155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.92x = 429.08 × 155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.92x = 66,919.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,919.32/285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.05

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