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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.22, 662.51 and 278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.22, 662.51 and 278.20 is: 383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.22 : 662.51 = 278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.22/662.51 = 278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.22x = 662.51 × 278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.22x = 184,310.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,310.28/480.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.80

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