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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.46, 984.72 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.46, 984.72 and 223.92 is: 335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.46 : 984.72 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.46/984.72 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.46x = 984.72 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.46x = 220,498.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,498.50/656.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.89

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