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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.65, 458.54 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.65, 458.54 and 123.23 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.65 : 458.54 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.65/458.54 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.65x = 458.54 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.65x = 56,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,507.34/305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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