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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.94, 985.54 and 224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.94, 985.54 and 224.14 is: 336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.94 : 985.54 = 224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.94/985.54 = 224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.94x = 985.54 × 224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.94x = 220,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,898.94/656.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.25

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