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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.01, 720.06 and 206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.01, 720.06 and 206.14 is: 309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.01 : 720.06 = 206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.01/720.06 = 206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.01x = 720.06 × 206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.01x = 148,433.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,433.17/480.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.23

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