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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.08, 720.46 and 220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.08, 720.46 and 220.11 is: 330.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.08 : 720.46 = 220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.08/720.46 = 220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.08x = 720.46 × 220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.08x = 158,580.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,580.84/480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.32

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