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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 494.99 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 494.99 and 218.80 is: 301.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 494.99 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/494.99 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 494.99 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 108,304.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,304.16/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.85

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