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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.53, 983.34 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.53, 983.34 and 222.54 is: 333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.53 : 983.34 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.53/983.34 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.53x = 983.34 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.53x = 218,832.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,832.48/655.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.83

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