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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 494.28 and 218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 494.28 and 218.42 is: 301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 494.28 = 218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/494.28 = 218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 494.28 × 218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 107,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,960.64/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.38

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