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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.27, 983.78 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.27, 983.78 and 223.11 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.27 : 983.78 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.27/983.78 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.27x = 983.78 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.27x = 219,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,490.04/656.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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