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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 438.50 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 438.50 and 201.24 is: 277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 438.50 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/438.50 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 438.50 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 88,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,243.74/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.76

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