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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.30, 719.90 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.30, 719.90 and 223.26 is: 334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.30 : 719.90 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.30/719.90 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.30x = 719.90 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.30x = 160,724.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,724.87/480.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.63

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