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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.38, 719.98 and 220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.38, 719.98 and 220.30 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.38 : 719.98 = 220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.38/719.98 = 220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.38x = 719.98 × 220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.38x = 158,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,611.59/480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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