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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.48, 984.86 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.48, 984.86 and 223.63 is: 335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.48 : 984.86 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.48/984.86 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.48x = 984.86 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.48x = 220,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,244.24/656.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.49

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