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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.61, 438.35 and 201.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.61, 438.35 and 201.51 is: 278.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.61 : 438.35 = 201.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.61/438.35 = 201.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.61x = 438.35 × 201.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.61x = 88,330.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,330.90/317.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.11

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