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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.84, 495.20 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.84, 495.20 and 218.96 is: 302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.84 : 495.20 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.84/495.20 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.84x = 495.20 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.84x = 108,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,428.99/358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.17

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