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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.90, 985.37 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.90, 985.37 and 218.16 is: 327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.90 : 985.37 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.90/985.37 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.90x = 985.37 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.90x = 214,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,968.86/656.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.25

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