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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.04, 982.65 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.04, 982.65 and 222.32 is: 333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.04 : 982.65 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.04/982.65 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.04x = 982.65 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.04x = 218,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,462.75/655.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.51

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