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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.18, 984.18 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.18, 984.18 and 223.28 is: 334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.18 : 984.18 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.18/984.18 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.18x = 984.18 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.18x = 219,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,747.71/656.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.89

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