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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.24, 491.40 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.24, 491.40 and 218 is: 300.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.24 : 491.40 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.24/491.40 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.24x = 491.40 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.24x = 107,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,125.20/356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.71

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