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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.04, 719.52 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.04, 719.52 and 223 is: 334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.04 : 719.52 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.04/719.52 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.04x = 719.52 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.04x = 160,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,452.96/480.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.25

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