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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.91, 982.41 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.91, 982.41 and 222.10 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.91 : 982.41 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.91/982.41 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.91x = 982.41 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.91x = 218,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,193.26/654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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