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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.94, 985.50 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.94, 985.50 and 224.22 is: 336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.94 : 985.50 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.94/985.50 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.94x = 985.50 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.94x = 220,968.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,968.81/656.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.36

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