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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.08, 982.77 and 222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.08, 982.77 and 222.23 is: 333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.08 : 982.77 = 222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.08/982.77 = 222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.08x = 982.77 × 222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.08x = 218,400.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,400.98/655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.40

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