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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.04, 983.43 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.04, 983.43 and 222.96 is: 334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.04 : 983.43 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.04/983.43 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.04x = 983.43 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.04x = 219,265.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,265.55/656.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.23

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