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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.50, 438.18 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.50, 438.18 and 201.28 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.50 : 438.18 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.50/438.18 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.50x = 438.18 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.50x = 88,196.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,196.87/317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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