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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.23, 459.33 and 121.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.23, 459.33 and 121.15 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.23 : 459.33 = 121.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.23/459.33 = 121.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.23x = 459.33 × 121.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.23x = 55,645.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,645.53/306.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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