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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317, 437.48 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317, 437.48 and 200.64 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317 : 437.48 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317/437.48 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317x = 437.48 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317x = 87,775.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,775.99/317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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