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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.06, 982.60 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.06, 982.60 and 222.22 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.06 : 982.60 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.06/982.60 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.06x = 982.60 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.06x = 218,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,353.37/655.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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