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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.13, 720.10 and 220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.13, 720.10 and 220.06 is: 330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.13 : 720.10 = 220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.13/720.10 = 220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.13x = 720.10 × 220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.13x = 158,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,465.21/480.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.05

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