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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 459.41 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 459.41 and 123.62 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 459.41 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/459.41 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 459.41 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 56,789.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,789.35/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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