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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.04, 359.80 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.04, 359.80 and 103.01 is: 154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.04 : 359.80 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.04/359.80 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.04x = 359.80 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.04x = 37,063.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,063.64/240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.41

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