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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.02, 459.23 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.02, 459.23 and 123.43 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.02 : 459.23 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.02/459.23 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.02x = 459.23 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.02x = 56,682.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,682.76/306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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