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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.83, 983.68 and 222.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.83, 983.68 and 222.95 is: 334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.83 : 983.68 = 222.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.83/983.68 = 222.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.83x = 983.68 × 222.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.83x = 219,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,313.36/655.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.41

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