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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.38, 494.28 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.38, 494.28 and 218.44 is: 301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.38 : 494.28 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.38/494.28 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.38x = 494.28 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.38x = 107,970.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,970.52/358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.28

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