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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.02, 438.72 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.02, 438.72 and 201.50 is: 277.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.02 : 438.72 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.02/438.72 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.02x = 438.72 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.02x = 88,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,402.08/318.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.98

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