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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656, 984 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656, 984 and 223.14 is: 334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656 : 984 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656/984 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656x = 984 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656x = 219,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,569.76/656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.71

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