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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.44, 984.81 and 223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.44, 984.81 and 223.59 is: 335.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.44 : 984.81 = 223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.44/984.81 = 223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.44x = 984.81 × 223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.44x = 220,196.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,196.94/656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.44

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