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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.46, 438 and 201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.46, 438 and 201 is: 277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.46 : 438 = 201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.46/438 = 201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.46x = 438 × 201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.46x = 88,038
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,038/317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.32

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