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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 464.04 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 464.04 and 124.20 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 464.04 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/464.04 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 464.04 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 57,633.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,633.77/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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