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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.85, 985.42 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.85, 985.42 and 224 is: 336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.85 : 985.42 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.85/985.42 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.85x = 985.42 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.85x = 220,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,734.08/656.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.05

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