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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 494.58 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 494.58 and 218.68 is: 301.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 494.58 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/494.58 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 494.58 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 108,154.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,154.75/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.74

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