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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.43, 984.69 and 223.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.43, 984.69 and 223.89 is: 335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.43 : 984.69 = 223.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.43/984.69 = 223.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.43x = 984.69 × 223.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.43x = 220,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,462.24/656.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.85

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