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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.24, 720 and 206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.24, 720 and 206.19 is: 309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.24 : 720 = 206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.24/720 = 206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.24x = 720 × 206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.24x = 148,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,456.80/480.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.13

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