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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.65, 719.96 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.65, 719.96 and 220.88 is: 330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.65 : 719.96 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.65/719.96 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.65x = 719.96 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.65x = 159,021.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,021.17/480.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.85

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