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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 459.24 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 459.24 and 123.48 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 459.24 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/459.24 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 459.24 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 56,706.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,706.96/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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