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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.94, 494 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.94, 494 and 218.07 is: 300.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.94 : 494 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.94/494 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.94x = 494 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.94x = 107,726.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,726.58/357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.96

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