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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.67, 438.30 and 201.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.67, 438.30 and 201.21 is: 277.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.67 : 438.30 = 201.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.67/438.30 = 201.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.67x = 438.30 × 201.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.67x = 88,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,190.34/317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.62

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