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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.22, 459.33 and 123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.22, 459.33 and 123.70 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.22 : 459.33 = 123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.22/459.33 = 123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.22x = 459.33 × 123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.22x = 56,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,819.12/306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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