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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.01, 984.15 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.01, 984.15 and 223.07 is: 334.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.01 : 984.15 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.01/984.15 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.01x = 984.15 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.01x = 219,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,529.42/656.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.64

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