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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.80, 985.38 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.80, 985.38 and 223.96 is: 336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.80 : 985.38 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.80/985.38 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.80x = 985.38 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.80x = 220,685.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,685.70/656.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.00

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