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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.03, 983.40 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.03, 983.40 and 222.89 is: 334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.03 : 983.40 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.03/983.40 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.03x = 983.40 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.03x = 219,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,190.03/656.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.12

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