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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.37, 984.66 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.37, 984.66 and 223.50 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.37 : 984.66 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.37/984.66 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.37x = 984.66 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.37x = 220,071.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,071.51/656.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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