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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 438.48 and 201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 438.48 and 201.30 is: 277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 438.48 = 201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/438.48 = 201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 438.48 × 201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 88,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,266.02/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.78

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