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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.74, 983.75 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.74, 983.75 and 222.90 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.74 : 983.75 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.74/983.75 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.74x = 983.75 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.74x = 219,277.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,277.88/655.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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