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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.29, 983.07 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.29, 983.07 and 222.44 is: 333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.29 : 983.07 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.29/983.07 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.29x = 983.07 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.29x = 218,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,669.18/655.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.70

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