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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 494 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 494 and 218.16 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 494 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/494 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 494 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 107,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,771.04/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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