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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.88, 983.92 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.88, 983.92 and 223 is: 334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.88 : 983.92 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.88/983.92 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.88x = 983.92 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.88x = 219,414.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,414.16/655.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.53

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