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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.86, 985.40 and 223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.86, 985.40 and 223.91 is: 335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.86 : 985.40 = 223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.86/985.40 = 223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.86x = 985.40 × 223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.86x = 220,640.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,640.91/656.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.90

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