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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.64, 985.06 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.64, 985.06 and 223.68 is: 335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.64 : 985.06 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.64/985.06 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.64x = 985.06 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.64x = 220,338.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,338.22/656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.55

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