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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.95, 438.69 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.95, 438.69 and 201.44 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.95 : 438.69 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.95/438.69 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.95x = 438.69 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.95x = 88,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,369.71/317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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