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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.86, 458.81 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.86, 458.81 and 123.23 is: 184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.86 : 458.81 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.86/458.81 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.86x = 458.81 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.86x = 56,536.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,536.25/305.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.85

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