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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.13, 984.44 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.13, 984.44 and 223.28 is: 335.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.13 : 984.44 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.13/984.44 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.13x = 984.44 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.13x = 219,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,805.76/656.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.00

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