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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.22, 720.49 and 220.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.22, 720.49 and 220.21 is: 330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.22 : 720.49 = 220.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.22/720.49 = 220.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.22x = 720.49 × 220.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.22x = 158,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,659.10/480.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.39

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