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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.50, 491.98 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.50, 491.98 and 218.50 is: 301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.50 : 491.98 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.50/491.98 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.50x = 491.98 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.50x = 107,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,496.54/356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.53

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