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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.07, 982.40 and 222.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.07, 982.40 and 222.13 is: 333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.07 : 982.40 = 222.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.07/982.40 = 222.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.07x = 982.40 × 222.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.07x = 218,215.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,215.60/655.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.12

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