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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 438.80 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 438.80 and 201.76 is: 278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 438.80 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/438.80 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 438.80 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 88,532.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,532.29/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.30

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