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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.34, 983.07 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.34, 983.07 and 222.50 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.34 : 983.07 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.34/983.07 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.34x = 983.07 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.34x = 218,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,733.08/655.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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