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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.98, 438.24 and 201.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.98, 438.24 and 201.34 is: 277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.98 : 438.24 = 201.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.98/438.24 = 201.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.98x = 438.24 × 201.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.98x = 88,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,235.24/317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.49

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