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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.84, 983.68 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.84, 983.68 and 223.12 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.84 : 983.68 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.84/983.68 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.84x = 983.68 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.84x = 219,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,478.68/655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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