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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 493.90 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 493.90 and 299.28 is: 412.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 493.90 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/493.90 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 493.90 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 147,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,814.39/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.64

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