Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.93, 722 and 221.19
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 480.93, 722 and 221.19 is: 332.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480.93 : 722 = 221.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480.93/722 = 221.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480.93x = 722 × 221.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480.93x = 159,699.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,699.18/480.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332.06
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