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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.71, 984.45 and 223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.71, 984.45 and 223.57 is: 335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.71 : 984.45 = 223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.71/984.45 = 223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.71x = 984.45 × 223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.71x = 220,093.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,093.49/656.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.15

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