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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.59, 438.36 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.59, 438.36 and 201.22 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.59 : 438.36 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.59/438.36 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.59x = 438.36 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.59x = 88,204.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,204.61/317.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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