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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.13, 984.29 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.13, 984.29 and 223.25 is: 334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.13 : 984.29 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.13/984.29 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.13x = 984.29 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.13x = 219,743.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,743.30/656.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.91

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