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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.02, 493.92 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.02, 493.92 and 218.16 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.02 : 493.92 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.02/493.92 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.02x = 493.92 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.02x = 107,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,753.59/358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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