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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.52, 982.66 and 222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.52, 982.66 and 222.37 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.52 : 982.66 = 222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.52/982.66 = 222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.52x = 982.66 × 222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.52x = 218,511.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,511.09/655.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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