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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.23, 459.38 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.23, 459.38 and 123.63 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.23 : 459.38 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.23/459.38 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.23x = 459.38 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.23x = 56,793.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,793.46/306.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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