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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.08, 982.56 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.08, 982.56 and 222.24 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.08 : 982.56 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.08/982.56 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.08x = 982.56 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.08x = 218,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,364.13/655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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