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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.08, 459.17 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.08, 459.17 and 123.47 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.08 : 459.17 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.08/459.17 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.08x = 459.17 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.08x = 56,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,693.72/306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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