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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.51, 494.50 and 218.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.51, 494.50 and 218.53 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.51 : 494.50 = 218.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.51/494.50 = 218.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.51x = 494.50 × 218.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.51x = 108,063.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,063.09/358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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