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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.77, 985.22 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.77, 985.22 and 223.93 is: 335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.77 : 985.22 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.77/985.22 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.77x = 985.22 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.77x = 220,620.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,620.31/656.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.92

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