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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.51, 438.29 and 201.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.51, 438.29 and 201.05 is: 277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.51 : 438.29 = 201.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.51/438.29 = 201.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.51x = 438.29 × 201.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.51x = 88,115.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,115.01/317.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.52

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