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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.54, 494.84 and 218.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.54, 494.84 and 218.71 is: 301.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.54 : 494.84 = 218.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.54/494.84 = 218.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.54x = 494.84 × 218.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.54x = 108,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,226.46/358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.85

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