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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.94, 982.35 and 222.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.94, 982.35 and 222.07 is: 333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.94 : 982.35 = 222.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.94/982.35 = 222.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.94x = 982.35 × 222.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.94x = 218,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,150.46/654.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.08

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