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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.14, 982.29 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.14, 982.29 and 222.21 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.14 : 982.29 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.14/982.29 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.14x = 982.29 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.14x = 218,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,274.66/655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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