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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.16, 984.30 and 223.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.16, 984.30 and 223.21 is: 334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.16 : 984.30 = 223.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.16/984.30 = 223.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.16x = 984.30 × 223.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.16x = 219,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,705.60/656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.84

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