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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.09, 719.92 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.09, 719.92 and 220.08 is: 330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.09 : 719.92 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.09/719.92 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.09x = 719.92 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.09x = 158,442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,442.97/480.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.03

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