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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.14, 982.80 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.14, 982.80 and 222.18 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.14 : 982.80 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.14/982.80 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.14x = 982.80 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.14x = 218,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,358.50/655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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