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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.96, 438.50 and 201.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.96, 438.50 and 201.48 is: 277.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.96 : 438.50 = 201.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.96/438.50 = 201.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.96x = 438.50 × 201.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.96x = 88,348.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,348.98/317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.86

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