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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.96, 982.40 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.96, 982.40 and 222.06 is: 333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.96 : 982.40 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.96/982.40 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.96x = 982.40 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.96x = 218,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,151.74/654.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.08

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