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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.13, 983.52 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.13, 983.52 and 222.96 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.13 : 983.52 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.13/983.52 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.13x = 983.52 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.13x = 219,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,285.62/656.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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