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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.29, 494.53 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.29, 494.53 and 218.50 is: 301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.29 : 494.53 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.29/494.53 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.29x = 494.53 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.29x = 108,054.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,054.81/358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.58

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