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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.27, 459.24 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.27, 459.24 and 123.45 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.27 : 459.24 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.27/459.24 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.27x = 459.24 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.27x = 56,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,693.18/306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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