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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.11, 360.36 and 103.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.11, 360.36 and 103.31 is: 155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.11 : 360.36 = 103.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.11/360.36 = 103.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.11x = 360.36 × 103.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.11x = 37,228.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,228.79/240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.05

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