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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.79, 460.33 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.79, 460.33 and 124.34 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.79 : 460.33 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.79/460.33 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.79x = 460.33 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.79x = 57,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,235.52/306.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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