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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.41, 982.49 and 222.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.41, 982.49 and 222.25 is: 333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.41 : 982.49 = 222.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.41/982.49 = 222.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.41x = 982.49 × 222.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.41x = 218,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,358.40/655.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.16

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