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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.77, 983.72 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.77, 983.72 and 222.93 is: 334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.77 : 983.72 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.77/983.72 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.77x = 983.72 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.77x = 219,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,299.58/655.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.42

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