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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.02, 982.52 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.02, 982.52 and 222.18 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.02 : 982.52 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.02/982.52 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.02x = 982.52 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.02x = 218,296.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,296.29/655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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