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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 719.84 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480, 719.84 and 219.92 is: 329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 719.84 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/719.84 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 719.84 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 158,307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,307.21/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.81

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