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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.54, 982.68 and 222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.54, 982.68 and 222.46 is: 333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.54 : 982.68 = 222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.54/982.68 = 222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.54x = 982.68 × 222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.54x = 218,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,606.99/655.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.48

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