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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.03, 493.93 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.03, 493.93 and 218.10 is: 300.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.03 : 493.93 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.03/493.93 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.03x = 493.93 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.03x = 107,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,722.57/358.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.88

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