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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.15, 494.10 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.15, 494.10 and 218.24 is: 301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.15 : 494.10 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.15/494.10 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.15x = 494.10 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.15x = 107,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,832.38/358.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.08

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