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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.53, 494.74 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.53, 494.74 and 218.58 is: 301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.53 : 494.74 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.53/494.74 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.53x = 494.74 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.53x = 108,139.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,139.18/358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.62

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