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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.36, 984.55 and 223.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.36, 984.55 and 223.51 is: 335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.36 : 984.55 = 223.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.36/984.55 = 223.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.36x = 984.55 × 223.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.36x = 220,056.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,056.77/656.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.27

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