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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.50, 983.28 and 222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.50, 983.28 and 222.65 is: 333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.50 : 983.28 = 222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.50/983.28 = 222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.50x = 983.28 × 222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.50x = 218,922.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,922.38/655.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.98

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