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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.62, 984.98 and 223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.62, 984.98 and 223.63 is: 335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.62 : 984.98 = 223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.62/984.98 = 223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.62x = 984.98 × 223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.62x = 220,271.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,271.08/656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.46

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