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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.21, 360.23 and 103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.21, 360.23 and 103.23 is: 154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.21 : 360.23 = 103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.21/360.23 = 103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.21x = 360.23 × 103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.21x = 37,186.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,186.80/240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.81

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