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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.73, 984.79 and 223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.73, 984.79 and 223.77 is: 335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.73 : 984.79 = 223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.73/984.79 = 223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.73x = 984.79 × 223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.73x = 220,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,366.46/656.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.55

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