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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.05, 725.45 and 220.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.05, 725.45 and 220.31 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.05 : 725.45 = 220.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.05/725.45 = 220.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.05x = 725.45 × 220.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.05x = 159,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,823.89/484.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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