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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.68, 438.24 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.68, 438.24 and 201.20 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.68 : 438.24 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.68/438.24 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.68x = 438.24 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.68x = 88,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,173.89/317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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