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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.20, 984.27 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.20, 984.27 and 223.35 is: 335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.20 : 984.27 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.20/984.27 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.20x = 984.27 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.20x = 219,836.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,836.70/656.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.01

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