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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.12, 555.20 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.12, 555.20 and 96.22 is: 144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.12 : 555.20 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.12/555.20 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.12x = 555.20 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.12x = 53,418.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,418.09/370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.33

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