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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.81, 460.28 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.81, 460.28 and 124.22 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.81 : 460.28 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.81/460.28 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.81x = 460.28 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.81x = 57,173.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,173.06/306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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