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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.50, 494.82 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.50, 494.82 and 218.60 is: 301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 494.82 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/494.82 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 494.82 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 108,167.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,167.65/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.72

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