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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.97, 458.61 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.97, 458.61 and 123.24 is: 184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.97 : 458.61 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.97/458.61 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.97x = 458.61 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.97x = 56,519.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,519.10/305.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.72

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