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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.96, 985.12 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.96, 985.12 and 224.04 is: 335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.96 : 985.12 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.96/985.12 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.96x = 985.12 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.96x = 220,706.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,706.28/656.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.95

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