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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.14, 360.24 and 103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.14, 360.24 and 103.21 is: 154.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.14 : 360.24 = 103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.14/360.24 = 103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.14x = 360.24 × 103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.14x = 37,180.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,180.37/240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.83

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