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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.36, 983.04 and 222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.36, 983.04 and 222.46 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.36 : 983.04 = 222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.36/983.04 = 222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.36x = 983.04 × 222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.36x = 218,687.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,687.08/655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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