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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 437.88 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 437.88 and 201.04 is: 277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 437.88 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/437.88 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 437.88 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 88,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,031.40/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.32

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