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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 493.86 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 493.86 and 218.19 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 493.86 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/493.86 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 493.86 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 107,755.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,755.31/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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