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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.43, 721.25 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.43, 721.25 and 220.69 is: 331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.43 : 721.25 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.43/721.25 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.43x = 721.25 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.43x = 159,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,167.95/480.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.31

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