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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.25, 491.63 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.25, 491.63 and 218.25 is: 301.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.25 : 491.63 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.25/491.63 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.25x = 491.63 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.25x = 107,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,298.25/356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.19

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