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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.64, 984.80 and 223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.64, 984.80 and 223.72 is: 335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.64 : 984.80 = 223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.64/984.80 = 223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.64x = 984.80 × 223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.64x = 220,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,319.46/656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.53

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