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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.84, 460.18 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.84, 460.18 and 124.23 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.84 : 460.18 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.84/460.18 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.84x = 460.18 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.84x = 57,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,170.04/306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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