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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.96, 982.52 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.96, 982.52 and 222.40 is: 333.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.96 : 982.52 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.96/982.52 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.96x = 982.52 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.96x = 218,512.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,512.45/654.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.63

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