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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 555.22 and 123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 555.22 and 123.38 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 555.22 = 123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/555.22 = 123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 555.22 × 123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 68,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,503.04/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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