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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.95, 982.19 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.95, 982.19 and 222 is: 332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.95 : 982.19 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.95/982.19 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.95x = 982.19 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.95x = 218,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,046.74/654.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.92

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