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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.89, 494.01 and 218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.89, 494.01 and 218.02 is: 300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.89 : 494.01 = 218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.89/494.01 = 218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.89x = 494.01 × 218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.89x = 107,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,702.67/357.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.94

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