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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.58, 494.91 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.58, 494.91 and 218.70 is: 301.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.58 : 494.91 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.58/494.91 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.58x = 494.91 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.58x = 108,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,235.72/358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.85

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