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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.22, 720.33 and 138.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.22, 720.33 and 138.22 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.22 : 720.33 = 138.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.22/720.33 = 138.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.22x = 720.33 × 138.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.22x = 99,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,564.01/480.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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