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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.77, 984.53 and 223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.77, 984.53 and 223.61 is: 335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.77 : 984.53 = 223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.77/984.53 = 223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.77x = 984.53 × 223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.77x = 220,149.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,149.64/656.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.20

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