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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.34, 458.06 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.34, 458.06 and 122.70 is: 184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.34 : 458.06 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.34/458.06 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.34x = 458.06 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.34x = 56,203.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,203.96/305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.07

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