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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.94, 428.50 and 155.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.94, 428.50 and 155.83 is: 233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.94 : 428.50 = 155.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.94/428.50 = 155.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.94x = 428.50 × 155.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.94x = 66,773.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,773.16/285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.52

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