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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.44, 983.28 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.44, 983.28 and 222.66 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.44 : 983.28 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.44/983.28 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.44x = 983.28 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.44x = 218,937.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,937.12/655.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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