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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.40, 720.42 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.40, 720.42 and 220.48 is: 330.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.40 : 720.42 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.40/720.42 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.40x = 720.42 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.40x = 158,838.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,838.20/480.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.64

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