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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.69, 438.42 and 201.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.69, 438.42 and 201.45 is: 278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.69 : 438.42 = 201.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.69/438.42 = 201.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.69x = 438.42 × 201.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.69x = 88,319.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,319.71/317.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.01

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