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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.87, 720.95 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.87, 720.95 and 221.04 is: 331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.87 : 720.95 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.87/720.95 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.87x = 720.95 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.87x = 159,357.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,357.68/480.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.39

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