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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.36, 494.37 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.36, 494.37 and 218.36 is: 301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.36 : 494.37 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.36/494.37 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.36x = 494.37 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.36x = 107,951.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,951.87/358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.24

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