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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.37, 984.60 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.37, 984.60 and 223.38 is: 335.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.37 : 984.60 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.37/984.60 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.37x = 984.60 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.37x = 219,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,939.95/656.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.09

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