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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.37, 720.18 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.37, 720.18 and 220.54 is: 330.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.37 : 720.18 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.37/720.18 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.37x = 720.18 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.37x = 158,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,828.50/480.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.64

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