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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.76, 983.86 and 222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.76, 983.86 and 222.91 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.76 : 983.86 = 222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.76/983.86 = 222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.76x = 983.86 × 222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.76x = 219,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,309.22/655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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