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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.42, 496.78 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.42, 496.78 and 302.18 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.42 : 496.78 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.42/496.78 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.42x = 496.78 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.42x = 150,113.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,113.74/359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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