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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.21, 720.55 and 248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.21, 720.55 and 248.98 is: 373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.21 : 720.55 = 248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.21/720.55 = 248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.21x = 720.55 × 248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.21x = 179,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,400.79/480.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.58

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