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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.29, 719.89 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.29, 719.89 and 220.12 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.29 : 719.89 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.29/719.89 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.29x = 719.89 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.29x = 158,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,459.84/480.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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