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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.70, 985.02 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.70, 985.02 and 223.86 is: 335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.70 : 985.02 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.70/985.02 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.70x = 985.02 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.70x = 220,506.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,506.58/656.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.78

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