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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.53, 984.16 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.53, 984.16 and 223.38 is: 334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.53 : 984.16 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.53/984.16 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.53x = 984.16 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.53x = 219,841.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,841.66/656.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.85

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