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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 459.07 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 459.07 and 123.32 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 459.07 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/459.07 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 459.07 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 56,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,613.35/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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