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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.20, 438.96 and 201.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.20, 438.96 and 201.80 is: 278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.20 : 438.96 = 201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.20/438.96 = 201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.20x = 438.96 × 201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.20x = 88,582.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,582.13/318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.39

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