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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.49, 494.61 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.49, 494.61 and 218.61 is: 301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.49 : 494.61 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.49/494.61 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.49x = 494.61 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.49x = 108,126.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,126.69/358.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.61

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