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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.23, 720.48 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.23, 720.48 and 220.22 is: 330.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.23 : 720.48 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.23/720.48 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.23x = 720.48 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.23x = 158,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,660.50/480.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.39

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