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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.46, 984.08 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.46, 984.08 and 223.31 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.46 : 984.08 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.46/984.08 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.46x = 984.08 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.46x = 219,757.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,757.92/656.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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