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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.22, 982.82 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.22, 982.82 and 222.68 is: 334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.22 : 982.82 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.22/982.82 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.22x = 982.82 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.22x = 218,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,857.37/655.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.02

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