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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.13, 982.85 and 222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.13, 982.85 and 222.29 is: 333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.13 : 982.85 = 222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.13/982.85 = 222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.13x = 982.85 × 222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.13x = 218,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,471.70/655.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.48

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