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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.44, 984.80 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.44, 984.80 and 223.56 is: 335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.44 : 984.80 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.44/984.80 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.44x = 984.80 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.44x = 220,161.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,161.89/656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.39

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