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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.09, 719.52 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.09, 719.52 and 220.23 is: 330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.09 : 719.52 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.09/719.52 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.09x = 719.52 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.09x = 158,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,459.89/480.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.06

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