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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 438.16 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 438.16 and 201.28 is: 277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 438.16 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/438.16 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 438.16 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 88,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,192.84/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.76

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