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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.80, 438.33 and 201.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.80, 438.33 and 201.25 is: 277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.80 : 438.33 = 201.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.80/438.33 = 201.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.80x = 438.33 × 201.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.80x = 88,213.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,213.91/317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.58

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