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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.65, 721.08 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.65, 721.08 and 220.64 is: 331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.65 : 721.08 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.65/721.08 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.65x = 721.08 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.65x = 159,099.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,099.09/480.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.01

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