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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.83, 985.19 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.83, 985.19 and 217.94 is: 326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.83 : 985.19 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.83/985.19 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.83x = 985.19 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.83x = 214,706.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,706.84/656.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.88

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