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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.98, 982.38 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.98, 982.38 and 222.08 is: 333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.98 : 982.38 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.98/982.38 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.98x = 982.38 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.98x = 218,166.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,166.95/654.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.09

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