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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.16, 984.39 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.16, 984.39 and 223.31 is: 335.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.16 : 984.39 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.16/984.39 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.16x = 984.39 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.16x = 219,825.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,825.75/656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.02

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