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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.98, 985.56 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.98, 985.56 and 246.22 is: 369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.98 : 985.56 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.98/985.56 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.98x = 985.56 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.98x = 242,664.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,664.58/656.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.36

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