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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 495.09 and 218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 495.09 and 218.97 is: 302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 495.09 = 218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/495.09 = 218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 495.09 × 218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 108,409.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,409.86/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.04

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