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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.63, 982.84 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.63, 982.84 and 222.48 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.63 : 982.84 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.63/982.84 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.63x = 982.84 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.63x = 218,664.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,664.14/655.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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